Square Square Reader Getting Started Download Page 3

GET UP AND RUNNING 

1. Charge

It’s just like charging your phone. 
Plug one end of the cable into your 
reader, and the other end into a 
computer or USB wall charger.  
To check if your reader is fully 
charged, press the power button 
once. When you see four green 
lights, you’re good to go. 

Need help?

Watch step-by-step setup videos at 

square.com/setup.

Note:

If you use Square Stand, simply plug in your Square Reader with the included 
micro USB cable. 

3. Connect

Grab your device. Turn on Bluetooth, 
usually found in your device’s 
settings. Open the Square app. 
Tap   (top left) 

> Settings > Card 

Readers > Connect a Reader > 
Square Reader for contactless 
and chip

. You’ll see the “Pair Your 

Reader” screen. Leave this on. 

2. Update

Make sure you have the latest 
software for your smartphone or 
tablet and the latest version of  
the Square app. If you’re new to 
Square, download the app from  
the App Store or Google Play to 
create an account. 

4. Pair

Grab your reader. Press and hold 
the power button for about three 
seconds. When four orange lights 
start flashing, release the button.  
A Bluetooth pairing request will then 
appear on your device. Tap 

Pair

 and 

you’re ready to take payments.  

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Summary of Contents for Square Reader

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Page 2: ...actless and chip Micro USB cable Magstripe Use this cable to charge your reader You can also use it to connect your reader to Square Stand Plug this magstripe reader into the headset jack of your device to swipe cards without a chip M LIT 0172 01_R12 R4_GSG_8pg_US_M03 indd 2 3 10 25 17 1 23 PM ...

Page 3: ...ur device s settings Open the Square app Tap top left Settings Card Readers Connect a Reader Square Reader for contactless and chip You ll see the Pair Your Reader screen Leave this on 2 Update Make sure you have the latest software for your smartphone or tablet and the latest version of the Square app If you re new to Square download the app from the App Store or Google Play to create an account ...

Page 4: ...are app tap Charge and wait for a single green light to appear on the reader Your customer can then hold a contactless device or card near the reader to trigger payment Dip In the Square app tap Charge and wait for a single green light to appear on the reader Your customer can then insert a chip card Leave it in place until you see four green lights Swipe Insert Square Reader for magstripe into yo...

Page 5: ... 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2018 Square Inc 1455 Market Street Ste 600 San Francisco CA 94103 Square the Square logo Square Reader and Square Stand are trademarks of Square Inc App Store is a...

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